Tyler

Tyler is a boy's name of French origin meaning “tiler.” In 2024 it was given to 1,908 boys in the United States.

Tyler at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
French
Meaning
“tiler”
Pronunciation
/ˈtaɪ.lə/

About the name Tyler

Tyler belongs to the French tradition. Its meaning — “tiler” — is the sense carried by its French roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Tyler first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5 in 1993, and in 2024 1,908 babies received the name — 602,289 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tyler in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#5 in 1993
Peak year
1994
Babies named Tyler in 2024
1,908
Total since 1880
602,289

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tyler mean?

Tyler means “tiler” in its French roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Tyler a boy or girl name?

Tyler is a boy name. In 2024, 1,908 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Tyler?

Tyler comes from the French tradition.

How popular is the name Tyler?

Tyler first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #5 in 1993, and 1,908 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Tyler?

Tyler is pronounced /ˈtaɪ.lə/ (IPA).

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